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GreyGoose
10-12-2006, 01:43 PM
just wondering what peoples gas milage is like with a new cam.
mikeD16Z6
10-12-2006, 01:55 PM
what type of cam?
civic96man
10-12-2006, 02:09 PM
i think he means any cam
mikeD16Z6
10-12-2006, 02:20 PM
dude, you need to be more specific
jimmyb34
10-12-2006, 04:25 PM
stage 3 exo... ive hit 40 mpg once since but usually average between 35-38
GreyGoose
10-12-2006, 04:41 PM
what type of cam?
say a crower stage 2 or zex 59300
SLO SOHC
10-12-2006, 04:53 PM
I was getting 30mpg in a 97 ex coupe with a zex 105300
turboedpickup
10-12-2006, 05:12 PM
so pretty much... if the cam+tune doesn't effect the bottom end (where you'd usually drive) you'd get the same mileage...

if it makes the low end even better - you'll get even better mileage because you're not on the gas as much

but ofcourse if you "use" the cam...your gas mileage will go down accordingly.
gimmezell
10-12-2006, 05:29 PM
Stage 2 crower D16Y8 tuned with crom, without a lead foot I can get 35 MPG with "spirited" driving I get 31 MPG.
89civicracer
10-12-2006, 05:51 PM
I am about 28ish. . .with my JG301x cam. . .
gloryhog
10-12-2006, 06:47 PM
I get about 30 mpg. on average with a crower stage 2....but mine has more than a cam change...
Eyal 951
10-12-2006, 07:23 PM
25-30mpg average. Crower d16y8 Stage 2. I only have 1300 miles on a new build, so I've been a bit more enthusiastic on the gas pedal.